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[nobodies]

The Sword? What the hell? Nothing against them, but man, what a weird inclusion.

I was about to post the exact same thing. Biggest WTF so far.

Especially since they're one notch above the Misfits. Huge contrast in the wtf's. That's what's great about this compilation though. I think this is hands down the greatest list the SOMB has ever created, and we're only one-sixth of the way done.

[Soundscape]

Do You Remember Chalk Hearts Melting On A Playground Wall

#253.




Marillion

SOMBies Say:

"I waited over 9 years to see Marillion" - Soundscape

wow I didn't expect to see them to be honest, but then again I suppose being that I voted them #1 and if maybe 1 or 2 others even included them anywhere in their lists they'd have a shot.

Sask,
You really should check them out, especially being a Rush fan. Maybe go after the 80's Fish-stuff..afterall those 2 groups toured together in '86.

[elcorazon]

I may not have agreed with all the placements, but this list made sense given the sensibilities of the board. That is, until #258, since then every pick has just been completely bizarre.

could be when the only 1 vote #1's began. that said, why's Patty Griffin bizarre? unless it's because she ought to be top 100 for sure.

[54cermak]

I may not have agreed with all the placements, but this list made sense given the sensibilities of the board. That is, until #258, since then every pick has just been completely bizarre.

could be when the only 1 vote #1's began. that said, why's Patty Griffin bizarre? unless it's because she ought to be top 100 for sure.

Your theory about the only 1 vote #1 is likely correct. I like Patty Griffin just fine, but I know that her and Chris Whitley among the others at this part of the list tend to have 1 or 2 very vocal partisans on the board and little other support.

[norton]

This thread came at the perfect moment. I haven't had a reason to constantly refresh the SOMB in a while. I'm shocked and embarassed to admit how many of the bands I either haven't heard or haven't even heard OF. Sparklehorse is one of those bands that I've always meant to check out and never did, so I DL'ed some of their stuff last night and it's rad as hell.

Keep it comin, Paul. Epic thread.

Sounds like another vote from Bob. Move them up to #255!

Eh, I'm not sure they're urban enough to warrant that high a placement.

Urban? No. But they're urbane as hell!

[Bob Loblaw]

This thread came at the perfect moment. I haven't had a reason to constantly refresh the SOMB in a while. I'm shocked and embarassed to admit how many of the bands I either haven't heard or haven't even heard OF. Sparklehorse is one of those bands that I've always meant to check out and never did, so I DL'ed some of their stuff last night and it's rad as hell.

Keep it comin, Paul. Epic thread.

Sounds like another vote from Bob. Move them up to #255!

Eh, I'm not sure they're urban enough to warrant that high a placement.

Urban? No. But they're urbane as hell!

Nevermind then. I only go for suburbane.

[bobsatwork]

“I think if I feel like listening to the Byrds, I grab a Byrds album.” – norton

And with this quote, I cemented my reputation as one of the most insightful SOMBies ever.

that's some funny shtuff right there.

if i had thought about it a little more, i probably would have had the Byrds on a more extended list. i'm sure i'll have a number of such moments reading over all of these...

[bobsatwork]

I really need some Marillion albums.

gotta start with MISPLACED CHILDHOOD. also, the 4th album is pretty good (CLUTCHING AT STRAWS). after that, i'm not too sure...

[Soundscape]

I really need some Marillion albums.

gotta start with MISPLACED CHILDHOOD. also, the 4th album is pretty good (CLUTCHING AT STRAWS). after that, i'm not too sure...

I'm obviously somwhat biased, but yeah those 2 from the Fish era..Hogarth he could go in any number of directions. 1994's BRAVE is my favorite record ever, but it's more conceptual; so it often isn't something appreciated right away. SEASON'S END, AFRAID OF SUNLIGHT and 2004's MARBLES (the 2-disc version which is critical) are 3 others that are among the most popular among the majority of their fanbase with Hogarth.

[Paul]

Your theory about the only 1 vote #1 is likely correct.

Yeah, I guess I'll clarify this now that it is out of the way. A number one vote was worth 200 points. Everything from The Sword to Chris Whitley received one vote, which happened to be a number one vote (other than Steve Reich who received four votes that totally to 200 points and everything that is tied comes up in alphabetical order in the spreadsheet with no easy way to change it other than to manually type in all the rank orders which isn't happening). On one hand, I like the way it worked out because it means that everyone's top choice made the list, but on the other hand, you have someone like James Brown who eight people voted for that falls below all the one-vote-wonders. It's too late to do anything about it now, and I doesn't pose any issues to the countdown past #251, so I guess it really isn't that big of a deal. When I post the results from the spreadsheet at the end, hopefully this will make a little more sense.


All right, now that that is taken care of, we can get back to counting down.

[Rob Gordon]

OK, then who names The Swords as their favorite band of all time. Ha ha ha ha

[Burz]

Well, it's good to know my #1 is still to come. I was starting to wonder.

[Paul]

It Took Me By Surprise I Must Say

#249.




Marvin Gaye

SOMBies Say:

"why not cut out the middle man and just listen to marvin?" - TJENZ

"Dear Eddie and Julian,

Please don't try to cover one of the best singers of all time's songs if you have no range in your voice. This applys to both of you.

signed,


People who like good music." - Bleep Blop

[Ted Falconi]

:)

[Duff.]

fucking gutted that none of my opeth comments made it. And that they beat the foos

No opeth song ever, ever, could compare with Everlong. Or All my Life. Or Monkey Wrench. Or Aurora. Or...

Should be rejoicing that the Foo Fighters even made it. Terrible band.

[Paul]

Keep On Keep On Keep On

#248.




The Sea and Cake

SOMBies Say:

"i always like everything i hear by them, but usually i find that their albums tend to be a little sleep inducing. they're just a bit too mellow and relaxed when stretched over the running time of an LP to be fully great, but on the filpside, they always have at least 3-4 great pop songs on each record." - Hans Christian Anderson

"The Sea and Cake really just never let me down" - Bleep Blop

[undo]

Meaningless prediction: Counting Crows would have been higher in the list if they'd stopped making (the same old) music after '94...

Yeah, if they'd broken up after Recovering the Satellites, or just faded into obscurity instead of still having the occasional chart hit with Joni Mitchell covers and terrible soundtrack pablum, they'd garner a lot more respect.

No, their first two albums are also pretentious trash and derailed 90s music in ways that no one could repair.

I want a list of everyone here who voted for them right now.

#255.

Insert Your Favorite Band Here That Didn't Make The List!


(sorry, I missed something when I was finishing the spreadsheet, so there is no official #255)

#255 seems about right.

[Paul]

We're Living Day By Day

#247.




The Olivia Tremor Control

SOMBies Say:

"this band sure were full of good ideas that went nowhere a lot of the time." - simakos

"Olivia Tremor Control is still far and away the best thing to come out of this movement. Catchy + experimental = " - cerebralcaustic

[6ome 9irl]

BEEP BEEP EXcuse me for interrupting but has anyone found my panties!?

[Paul]

I've Got My Hustler And I Don't Need Nothin' Else

#246.




Mr. Bungle

SOMBies Say:

"The first Mr. Bungle album is good, but too circus-y and funk/ska-metal for me. I feel like Insane Clown Posse probably worships that album." - Drinky

"It's at times seriously horrifying, such as when they start screaming and shit. WHITE SHARK ATTACK etc. And then it's really emotional in a way too. The melodies kill your brain." - vamos scorcho